2D Animation Specialist - Freelance

2D Animation Specialist - Freelance

Posted Today by Twine

Negotiable
Undetermined
Remote
United Kingdom

Summary: This role is for a 2D Animation Specialist focused on cut-out animation for a children's animated series, requiring expertise in Toon Boom Harmony. The position is remote and seeks a candidate with proven experience in producing professional-quality animation tailored for young audiences. The role involves collaboration with producers and creative leads to ensure alignment with the series' vision while meeting delivery deadlines.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Produce high-quality cut-out animations using Toon Boom Harmony for a children’s series.
  • Deliver polished, on-model animation sequences consistent with the project’s visual style.
  • Collaborate with producers and creative leads to ensure storytelling and pacing align with the series’ vision.
  • Meet agreed-upon frame delivery deadlines while maintaining quality standards.
  • Prepare files and assets for integration into the broader animation pipeline.

Key Skills:

  • Expert-level proficiency in Toon Boom Harmony with a strong portfolio showcasing cut-out animation.
  • Demonstrated experience working on animated series or comparable projects for children’s content.
  • Ability to maintain consistent character performance and style across multiple shots.
  • Strong understanding of timing, movement, and animation principles.
  • Capacity to work independently and remotely while meeting deadlines.
  • Excellent communication skills for collaboration with project stakeholders.
  • Reliable technical setup to handle animation production remotely.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

This role is focused on cut-out animation for a children’s animated series, requiring strong expertise in Toon Boom Harmony. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to a creative project with the potential for future collaborations. Work will be completed remotely, and the ideal candidate will bring proven experience in producing professional-quality animation tailored to young audiences.

Deliverables

  • Produce high-quality cut-out animations using Toon Boom Harmony for a children’s series.
  • Deliver polished, on-model animation sequences consistent with the project’s visual style.
  • Collaborate with producers and creative leads to ensure storytelling and pacing align with the series’ vision.
  • Meet agreed-upon frame delivery deadlines while maintaining quality standards.
  • Prepare files and assets for integration into the broader animation pipeline.

Requirements

  • Expert-level proficiency in Toon Boom Harmony with a strong portfolio showcasing cut-out animation.
  • Demonstrated experience working on animated series or comparable projects for children’s content.
  • Ability to maintain consistent character performance and style across multiple shots.
  • Strong understanding of timing, movement, and animation principles.
  • Capacity to work independently and remotely while meeting deadlines.
  • Excellent communication skills for collaboration with project stakeholders.
  • Reliable technical setup to handle animation production remotely.

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